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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.53, 1,048.37 and 497.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.53, 1,048.37 and 497.56 is: 686.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.53 : 1,048.37 = 497.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.53/1,048.37 = 497.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.53x = 1,048.37 × 497.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.53x = 521,626.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,626.98/759.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.78

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